1 Serial No. 53 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 442 of 2024 Date of Decision : 02.06.2025 Shri. Bestis Kharnaior. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, represented by its Secretary, Executive Committee, Shillong. 2. The Deputy Chief Executive Member Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 3. The Executive Member, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 4. Shri. Spairen Mawrwein Rangbah Shnong Weiloi Hima Maharam Syiemship East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya. 5. The Syiem Hima Maharam Syiemship, Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents 2025:MLHC:460 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Chief Justice (Acting) Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. A.D.Syiem, Adv. Ms. B.Rapsang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S.Thapa, Adv. for R 1-3. Mr. B.Khyriem, Adv. for R 4. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. As has been noted in the other orders of the Executive Committee that have come before this Court, which had been signed by only Member and have been remanded back, this instant matter also suffers from the same defect for non-compliance of Section 31 of the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951. 2. Accordingly, the impugned order dated 04-09-2024 is set aside and the matter is remanded back to the Executive Committee, KHADC for rehearing afresh. The matter shall be disposed of expeditiously. 2025:MLHC:460 3 3. Writ petition stands closed and disposed of. Chief Justice (Acting) Meghalaya 02.06.2025 “Samantha PS” 2025:MLHC:460 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.06.02 06:37:29 IST